HVAC Superintendent - Multi-Family

IES Residential, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Long-term Disability

Critical Illness Coverage

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance Discounts

Job summary

IES Residential is seeking an experienced HVAC Superintendent to oversee field operations, installation, service, replacement, and construction activities. You will supervise field personnel, coordinate schedules, ensure safety and quality, and ensure projects meet codes and company standards.

You will work closely with project managers, customers, and subcontractors, review plans, monitor progress, and resolve on-site issues while maintaining documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, installation practices, tools and materials.
• Understanding of HVAC/mechanical codes, manufacturer requirements, and safety standards.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and project plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily HVAC installation, service, replacement, and field operations on assigned job sites.
• Lead and direct HVAC field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other teams to support project completion.
• Review project plans, schedules, drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate execution.
• Monitor installation progress, field productivity, workmanship, safety, and quality across all phases.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, staff, vendors, and subcontractors on schedules and materials.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues, scheduling delays, safety concerns, and material needs.
• Maintain accurate job-site documentation, reports, and inspections.
• Support workforce planning, field scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Travel to support project needs; work on active construction sites; wear PPE.
• Provide leadership, training, and technical support to field personnel.

Skills

HVAC systems

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC leadership/ Supervisory experience

HVAC certifications/licenses preferred

Tools

MS Office

HVAC project management software

Job description

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking an experienced HVAC Superintendent to oversee HVAC field operations and support the successful execution of installation, service, replacement, and construction activities. This role is responsible for supervising field personnel, coordinating job site operations, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring HVAC projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company requirements and applicable codes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily HVAC installation, service, replacement, and field operations on assigned job sites.
• Lead, manage, and provide direction to HVAC field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other operational teams to support successful project completion.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, drawings, work orders, and HVAC requirements to ensure accurate and timely project execution.
• Monitor HVAC installation progress, field productivity, workmanship, safety, and quality standards throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• Ensure HVAC systems, equipment, materials, and installation practices comply with company standards, manufacturer requirements, applicable HVAC/mechanical codes, and project specifications.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, customers, office staff, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel regarding project schedules, installation requirements, materials, and operational updates.
• Identify and resolve HVAC installation issues, job site conflicts, scheduling delays, safety concerns, material needs, and other operational challenges in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, operational procedures, and applicable building and HVAC codes.
• Maintain accurate job site documentation, reports, inspections, project records, and other required HVAC-related documentation.
• Assist with workforce planning, field scheduling, manpower allocation, material coordination, equipment usage, and other resources necessary to meet project requirements.
• Monitor job site conditions, HVAC equipment, tools, and materials to support safe and efficient field operations.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and technical support to HVAC field personnel to promote quality workmanship, productivity, safety, and professional development.
• Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve HVAC field operations, productivity, installation quality, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure quality standards and customer expectations are consistently met while maintaining professional communication with customers and business partners.
• Work collaboratively with leadership and other departments to address project requirements and support departmental and company objectives.
• Perform additional administrative, operational, and field support responsibilities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, installation practices, tools, materials, troubleshooting techniques, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices, applicable HVAC/mechanical codes, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, project plans, specifications, schedules, and HVAC documentation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coordinate, train, and provide direction to HVAC field personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve field and operational issues.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, productivity, workmanship, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project leadership, field personnel, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as applicable HVAC, project management, or operational systems and software.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive, respectful demeanor with customers, coworkers, subcontractors, vendors, and business partners.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous HVAC superintendent, HVAC field leadership, construction management, or related field operations experience preferred.
• Previous HVAC installation, service, replacement, or construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or coordinating HVAC field personnel and job site activities preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant HVAC industry experience may be considered.
• Relevant HVAC industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Use HVAC tools, equipment, phones, tablets, computers, and other applicable technology.
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing project schedules and operational demands.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Sit for extended periods while driving to and between job sites.
• Work on active construction and job sites, indoors and outdoors, including attics, crawlspaces, confined spaces, and elevated areas, with exposure to varying weather conditions, construction noise, dust, and other job site conditions.
• Wear required safety gear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet project, customer service, and operational needs.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including through tablets, smartphones, computers, and other office or field technology.
• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.